All About Dental Inlays and Onlays

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ALL ABOUT
DENTAL INLAYS
AND ONLAYS
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Some types of dentistry can seem confusing to
patients.
However, different methods of dentistry are used
based upon oral issues, benefits and preferences.
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Here, we present information about inlays and
onlays

• How they differ from fillings and crowns

• Their superior benefits to other options

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• The procedure that will help your mouth achieve
  its perfect smile

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• A BRIEF OVERVIEW

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Inlays and onlays, essentially, restore
structural integrity to a tooth to serve both as
a functional and an aesthetic benefit
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Inlays and onlays can also be referred to as
indirect fillings or partial crowns.
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Inlays and onlays differ from fillings in that
fillings can be done if only a small portion of
the tooth has been compromised by a cavity.
If decay is substantial enough to undermine tooth
integrity, an inlay or onlay is chosen.
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Inlays and onlays are more intensive than a
filling but are less intensive than a crown.
Crowns require the removal of the healthy portion
of a tooth which is the reason onlays are
preferred.
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Inlays and onlays may consist of

• Composite resin

• Porcelain

• Gold

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Gold can last a longer time however, porcelain
and composite resin match the color of the
surrounding tooth and is more aesthetically-pleasi
ng.
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With good oral hygiene, porcelain and composite
resin last a long time and help to protect the
tooth from further damage.
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• INLAYS

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Inlays are chosen when a portion of the tooth
needing to be restored is more extensive than
what can be remedied by a filling.
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Inlays affect the creviced area of the tooth and
does not include the outer cusp.
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• ONLAYS

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Onlays are like inlays, but they incorporate the
outer cusp of the tooth because of damage to the
cusp.
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Usually, onlays are done when the tooth becomes
fractured on the cusp of the tooth or is
otherwise compromised. Onlays are also chosen
if the entire tooth does not need a crown.
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• THE BENEFITS

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An inlay or onlay does not require removal of the
healthy portion of the tooth to be adhered.
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Both inlays and onlays are less likely to change
in color over time, which adds to their
aesthetically-pleasing properties.
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Teeth are easy to clean with inlays and onlays
because the edges of both are made minimally to
avoid further tooth decay.
Inlays and onlays add strength to damaged teeth.
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• THE PROCEDURE

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Inlays and onlays can be accomplished in two
appointments.
The damaged area of the tooth is removed and an
impression is made of the tooth and the
surrounding teeth.
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This is to ensure a proper fit so that your teeth
can still achieve a proper bite.
A temporary restoration is used on the tooth to
protect it and provide comfort.
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During the following appointment, either the
inlay or onlay is bonded to the tooth.
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Inlays and onlays are excellent options because
they both preserve the integrity of the tooth
while enhancing both its functional and aesthetic
qualities.
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Through the use of x-rays and expertise, dentists
are able to inform their patients whether they
are good candidates for either of these
procedures which many times are the best solution.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
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